Otley cycle ace aims for Rio Olympics double
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Boxer Jamie McDonnell claims IBF bantamweight title
Doncaster's Jamie McDonnell dismissed Julio Ceja's fearsome reputation to claim the vacant IBF bantamweight title.
Lord's family friendly for Root
English cricket's brightest young thing Joe Root is hoping to become the third Root in a matter of days to play at Lord's.
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Schools say budget is barrier to offering swimming lessons
Schools say their biggest barrier to offering swimming lessons is their budget. It comes as a report reveals Yorkshire is one of the worst counties for the number of swimming lessons offered in schools.
– David Sparkes, Chief Executive of the ASA"Swimming is one of the easiest, safest forms of exercise for children of all abilities, and school swimming is the single most effective way of teaching children how to be safe in and around water.
"Yet swimming is one of the few areas of a child's statutory education that is all too often left unmeasured, unchecked or, for 1.1m children, unfulfilled.
"The additional £150m of ring-fenced investment by Government for PE and sport this September can provide a real lifeline for school swimming. I believe that schools have a rare opportunity to seize the moment."
Yorkshire "worst" for amount of swimming lessons offered
There are fears children's lives are at risk because of their poor swimming skills.
A report out today says just over half of primary age children in Yorkshire can swim one length of a pool. The county has the lowest rates of schools which offer swimming lessons.
In total over 1.1 million primary school children in the UK are unable to swim, according to a report released today by the Amateur Swimming Association, who surveyed 3,501 primary schools.
Yorkshire has the lowest rate of schools which offer swimming lessons.
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Ex-Leeds and England star Brian Greenhoff dies
Former Leeds United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died suddenly at the age of 60. The grandfather of three, who won 18 caps for Engand, died at his home in Norden, near Rochdale, on Wednesday.
Before signing for Leeds for £350,000 in 1976, Barnsley-born Greenhoff spent six seasons at Manchester United - often playing in the same team as his brother Jimmy, who'd started his own career at Elland Road.
Ex-Leeds and England star Brian Greenhoff dies aged 60
Former Leeds United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died suddenly at the age of 60. The grandfather of three, who won 18 caps for Engand, died at his home in Norden, near Rochdale, on Wednesday.
Before signing for Leeds for £350,000 in 1976, Barnsley-born Greenhoff spent six seasons at Manchester United - often playing in the same team as his brother Jimmy, who'd started his own career at Elland Road.
Thousands turn out for Bradford City celebrations
It's been a very special night for Bradford City. Thousands turned out to cheer the players on an open top bus ride, and welcome them to a civic reception in honour of their promotion from League Two. And as John Shires reports, they had an extra reason to celebrate.
Bradford Bulls Adrian Purtell makes his return
The Bradford Bulls player Adrian Purtell says he will mark his recovery from a heart attack by playing in the very same match which was the scene of his major health scare last year.
Today, ahead of the Rugby League showcase, the 28 year old has been reflecting on the past 12 months - returning to the hospital in Leeds where his life was saved. Tina Gelder reports.
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Legendary cyclist visits ahead of Tour de France
One of the great champions of the Tour de France was in Leeds today to soak in the excitement around the Grand Départ of the race starting in the city next year.
French cyclist Bernard Hinault, who won the race five times, paid a visit to the city to meet schoolchildren who have been inspired by the news that ‘Le Tour’ is coming to Leeds in July 2014.
Together with Tour de France Director Christian Prudhomme, the star guests were escorted on a visit to three city schools - Kippax North Primary, Brigshaw High School and Language School, and Carr Manor Community School.
Crowds gather for Bradford City parade
Jubilant fans lined the streets and congregated in City Park to cheer their heroes as they paraded the cup.
The parade arrived into City Park at 7pm, before players and management took to the stage to show off the cup and celebrate with the fans.
In pictures: Bradford City set off on victory parade
Bradford City players as they left to parade through the city this evening to celebrate their victory in Saturday's league Two play-off-final at Wembley.
Phil Parkinson signs deal with Bantams
Bradford manager Phil Parkinson and his staff have signed new three-year deals with Bradford City.
The former Charlton boss, who led his side to an npower League Two play-off victory on Saturday, joins assistant manager Steve Parkin and fitness coach Nick Allamby in signing the deal.
Parkinson joined the club in 2011 and the Bantams finished 18th in his first season. There had been speculation the 45-year-old would move away from Valley Parade.
"I had verbally agreed my contract with Julian (Rhodes, joint-chairman) a long time ago really, but didn't want anything to detract from our main focus throughout the play-offs, which was obviously to get promoted.
"Now that aim has been achieved, I was able to sit down with the two chairmen this morning and get the contract all finalised.
"We've had a terrific season, but we know we have an important summer ahead of us now. We can't sit back on what we have achieved - we have to keep working and striving forward.
– Phil Parkinson, speaking to www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk"We have to keep improving the club in all departments.
"Our aim now is to get a team on the pitch next year that our supporters will enjoy watching."
